Discover the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and Pigeon River on a fun white water rafting tour from Hartford. Ride safely over calm class 1 and 2 rapids with high-quality equipment and a trained guide.

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Instructor: English
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

Feel an adrenaline rush as you paddle downriver on a rafting adventure
Admire stunning views of the Smoky Mountains as you cruise over the river
Navigate through class 1 and 2 rapids on the gentle Lower Pigeon for 6 miles
Feel safe as while rafting with well-maintained gear and a trained guide
Enjoy a peaceful float with plenty of time to splash and play in the water
Relax at the outpost with games, a playground, and a scenic nature trail

Full description

Cruise through the Smoky Mountains on this Pigeon River float for the whole family. Get up close to nature as you splash your way through laid-back rapids that require no previous experience. Get access to a 10-acre island with a nature trail, beanbag toss games, and a playground. Meet your guide at the outpost and get fitted with your helmet and life jacket. Listen as your guide provides you with a safety briefing to ensure you are confident throughout the whole experience. Head out to the Pigeon River and embark on your whitewater trip. Be escorted by your guide down 6 miles of this laid-back section of the river while having fun with your family amid gentle waves and bumpy splashes. Soak in spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains and Pigeon River Gorge.

After your ride, enjoy the amenities at the rafting outpost which has a nature trail, beanbag toss games, and a playground at the water’s edge.

Includes

Guide
Rafting equipment
Life jackets and helmets
Changing rooms, restroom, and hot showers
Storage for car keys

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years

Meeting point

Meet at the Rafting In the Smokies office. It is in a log building with a red tin roof. From Pigeon Forge, follow Veterans boulevard away from Pigeon Forge and travel until it ends. Turn right onto Dolly Parton Parkway/411, and travel on 411 for about 18 miles until it ends. Turn right on 25/70 and take I-40 east. Travel for 15 miles to exit #447 (Hartford Road). Turn left and the Rafting In the Smokies outpost will be on your right.

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Important information

What to bring

Change of clothes
Towel
Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops
Slippers
Bare feet

Know before you go

This tour takes place rain or shine
Expect gentle waves and bumpy splashes
This tour does not require the ability to swim
Life Jackets are adjustable to 56 inches

Customer reviews

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4.7 /5

based on 6 reviews

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Ask for MORGAN to be your guide. He is very knowledgeable and a funny guy. From the 8 rafts that departed at our time he was the only one who did the "surf" thing on the river which was really fun. He gave us plenty time to jump into the refreshing water and make the rafting more enjoyable. Next time we will be doing the Upper version, hopefully with him.

July 5, 2022

Morgan our guide was amazing we had a good time next time we will do the bigger rapids for sure

June 17, 2022

June 16, 2022

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